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Richmond Hill Introduces New Employee Strategy
At the Monday, September 17, 2018 Richmond Hill Committee of the Whole meeting, Council received a presentation about Richmond Hill’s new Employee Strategy and an update on Workforce Planning.
The new Employee Strategy details Richmond Hill’s vision for an ideal workplace, along ...

Discovery Walking Tours
Date: October 6th 2018 & October 18th 2018
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Old Town Hall (460 Botsford Street)
Fee: Free admission. Pre-registration required. Register here.
Join us as we embark on a light walk and take in the sights throughout historic Newmarket. Walks are one hour in length and the perfect outing for those wishing ...

CENTURY 21® Heritage Group Ltd. would like to congratulate Golden Heart Award Winner Marc Zarboni.
CENTURY 21® Heritage Group Ltd. would like to congratulate you on your achievement for the 2017 year. Receiving the Golden Heart Award means that you are supporting sending kids to camp through Easter Seals Ontario. Your commitment to Easter Seals helps to give kids living with ...

The Bradford Children's Charity Fund Annual Golf Tournament raises funds for local kids in the community – this year, for sisters April and Emily Hollander.
April and Emily were born with Multi-Minicore Myopathy – an inherited muscle disorder that makes everyday mobility a challenge.
The Golf Tournament, held at Bradford Highlands Golf Club on June 16, raised $23,232.49, ...

Happy Nowruz (Norooz) 2016!
Wishing you a wonderful Nowruz (Norooz).
May every day of the New Year glow with cheer and happiness to you, your family and dear friends.
Nowruz Mobarak!
What is Nowruz (Norooz)?
Norooz, or Nowruz marks the Persian New Year, that commences today. It is a celebration that's name combines the Persian words "now" and ...

If you resolve to become more active in the New Year or are simply looking to try something new, Markham has a wide selection of fun classes throughout its community. A case in point is contemporary African-Caribbean style dance offered at the Thornhill Community Center (7755 Bayview Ave) every Saturday beginning January 10th until February 7th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. The rhythmic beats of the drums ...

Happy Chanukah: Find Out What Chanukah Is All About!
Hanukkah or Chanukah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. Also known as the Festival of Lights and Feast of Dedication. It starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, which usually falls in late November to January on the secular calendar. In Hebrew, the word "hanukkah" means "dedication."
Chanukah ...

As the holidays draw near, you may be feeling yourself in a festive mood. Taking a walk along Main Street Markham or Main Street Unionville and you will feel even more so. With the historic buildings and the streets and store fronts adorned with beautiful garlands and lights, you will feel like you have been transported to a Victorian village. If you enjoy the outdoors, explore one of Markham’s ...

Markham is a community that offers a variety of programs that makes it a place well suited for people with different needs.
The Mosaic Home Care Services & Community Resource Center, for example, located at 2900 Steeles Avenue East, offers a free monthly program for those diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers as an avenue for its participants to socialize, ...

FREE Photos With Santa at Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd.
Newmarket.
November 25, 2014
Please join Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd. Newmarket at their central and conveniently located office for your family's free photos with Santa. This event is open to all neighbours and friends in the town of Newmarket and surrounding areas. Though photos ...

In today’s blog we return to our discussion of things to do in and around Markham. From now until January 11, 2015, the Varley Art Gallery of Markham will be holding “The Varley Story.” At the heart of the event is Frederick Horsman Varley (1881-1969), who is often hailed as the founder of the famous Group of Seven artists. The Varley Story tells the captivating and colourful life ...

Happy Diwali To All Of Our Friends & Family
Diwali is a very significant celebration in the Indian culture. It consists of fireworks and lights celebrations and prayers. These traditions signify the premise of the celebration that is light over darkness or good over evil.
The five day celebration commencing October 23, 2014 and running for five days is practiced by various sects of ...

... a good and blessed year!
The head of the year is upon us, the first of the days of awe in the New Year according to the Gregorian calendar. Welcome Rosh Hashanah! For two days the anniversary of mans creation (Adam and Eve) will be in celebration. It’s a time to become aware of humanity’s role in the world.
When the Shofar is blown and heard, which is a hollowed ...

If you are shopping for a new home, the so-called “liveability” factor of a community is very important. Areas such as Markham and Richmond Hill are often ranked high on the liveability scale, which is in part a result of Smart Commute, a program by Metrolinx and the municipalities of the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area that strives to reduce traffic congestion and to improve the overall ...

Emily's Day: Bradford Children's Charity Fund 2014 Golf
Tournament Cheque Presentation
A cheque presentation was held at Century 21 from The Bradford Children’s Charity Fund Annual Golf Tournament, to support a local child in need from the area of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
The Tournament on June 20th of this year supported a local child in Bradford West Gwillimbury named Emily ...

Markham prides itself in the variety of classes and programs year-round, which have helped its residents of all ages develop strong friendships and discover new hobbies.
One such example is a children’s sewing class offered by the Markham Guild of Village Crafts near Markham Road and Highway 7, where students will be guided in making various projects. There are two classes offered, both ...

This week’s feature on things to do in the Markham area is geared towards car, motorcycle or truck enthusiasts. The Markham Auto Classic is will be back for its 15th annual run on Sunday, September 7 from 10am to 5pm on Main Street Markham, north of Highway 7.
Over 300 classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, street machines and race cars will be on display, and awards will be given to vehicles ...

Does your family enjoy watching movies? If so, Main Street Unionville’s Movies on Main Summer series line-up is a fun, new (or perhaps for some, old school) experience – watching movies on the big screen under the stars. There is no cost to attend.
Family favourites Lego Movie and Frozen will be played at the Millennium Bandstand, at the corner of Main Street Unionville and Carlton ...

If you are looking for different to try this summer, Markham is sure to have something for you. In this week’s post, we’re showcasing free Zumba classes offered by the Centre for Immigrant & Community Services (CICS).
Until August 29, this government-funded organization’s Markham location at 5284 Highway 7 East (on the east side of McCowan Road) will be holding the ...

Markham will be hosting the Pan Am/Parapan American Games, in July 2015. The Pan Am Games are the world’s third largest sporting event and are only exceeded in size by two other sporting events, the Olympic Summer Games and the Asian Games. The Pan Am Games will run take place from July 10 to 26, and the Parapan Am Games from August 7 to 15.
The local community is very excited about this ...

The adopt-a-thon was a huge success - almost 600 animals found new homes!
Congratulations everyone.
The Toronto Humane Society says it adopted out ALL its cats at the event - 111 of them.
"It was amazing to be part of such a loving event. Cheers to second chances at happiness!"
http://www.torontohumanesociety.com/news-and-events/news/mega-adoption-event-a-mega-success

Save The Date For This Year's BBT Awards Gala Bradford
October 2, 2014 marks the date for the Bradford Board of Trade Awards Gala. Nominations are currently open so if you know of a business that has gone above and beyond your expectations, nominate them for an award. Please go here.
Though there are several real estate brokerages in the town of ...

Continuing from our last post on leisurely activities to do within the Markham area, the Markham Civic Centre will be holding the 13th annual Night It Up! night market from July 11 to 13.
This is a fun event that draws both locals and people all across the GTA that draws thousands of people every year. In fact, in 2012, the attendance reached a record of 120,000 visitors for the duration of the entire ...

This is the weekend for the first annual adopt-a-thon in Toronto !!! 100's of animals from different shelters are available for only $25.00 This is a great time to get a dog, cat, bird .....
Let's do what we can to give new lives & homes to these kids!

Markham has a full itinerary of events that its local residents enjoy year-round. Next weekend, on June 28th and 29th, the much-anticipated Taste of Asia street festival will be gracing Kennedy Road from Steeles Avenue north to Clayton Drive.
This is an annual event hosted by the Association of Progressive Muslims of Ontario (APMO), the Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham (FCCM) and the City ...

On April 2, the provincial transit agency Metrolinx released a list of potential revenue tools to pay for the expansion of public transit in Ontario. Fortunately for Ontario REALTORS® and provincial home buyers, the list excluded a municipal land transfer tax (LTT).
Source: libertyvillagetoronto.com via OREA on Pinterest
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has been ...

With elementary and high school classes wrapping up, are you looking for ways to spend time with the family? If so, the Markham community has a number of events lined up for the summer that local residents look forward to every year.
Once such event is the Markham Village Music Festival, which will be back for its 37th run this year. The festival will take place on Main Street Markham from ...

May 13 at 9:27 AM
Hello All, Our next European Club meeting is tonight! Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way, ON L4G 6J1 May 16, 2014 7:00-9:00pm Let's share food and enjoy pictures from around the World! The program for the evening is: 7:00-7:30 pm Mix and mingle, food sharing 7:30- 8:00 pm European Science presentation 8:00- 8:30 pm European dance 8:30-9:00 pm ...

How Working with a Realtor Can Benefit YOU
Buying or selling a home can be one of the most important and complicated transactions you make in your lifetime. With this transaction comes plenty of paperwork, endless decisions to be made, and unknown obstacles. A Realtor can help you through the process of buying or selling a home from beginning to end, and ensure your financial and legal ...

Get Moving!
Did you know that for most people, the process of moving to a new home ranks as one of the most stressful events to deal with?
It seems everyone knows of a moving horror story – from couches that had to be thrown over the balcony to beds that didn’t actually fit in the room to a lot of other unexpected situations. I remember thinking, “where did this never ending ...

Spring is here, which means one of Markham residents’ favourite events is back for another run. Beginning Saturday, May 10, the Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market will be making a return every Saturday from 8am to 1pm until October 11. Enjoy some live entertainment from 10am to 1pm ranging from jazz to folk.
There will be a plethora of organically grown local fruits and vegetables, freshly ...

Are you on a house hunt? If so, while a great functional home layout and a central location are arguably two of the most important considerations, something that should also be considered is what the community has to offer.
The City of Markham offers a multitude of fun recreational activities for you and your family, along with workshops to help keep your health in check.
This spring, the Markham ...

Are you or a loved one concerned about your cholesterol levels? If so, Markham can provide the services you need to learn more about cholesterol and what you can do to keep your level in check.
On Tuesday, April 29, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, the Markham Public Libraries will be hosting a workshop at Cornell Library at located at 3201 Bur Oak Avenue, near the Markham Stouffville Hospital at Highway ...

First Time Home Buyer Seminar
Are you looking for your first home? Do you know where to start? Do you have questions?
Then join Emerald Wang and Nicholas Chan at a first time home buyers seminar that will answer all your questions about buying your first home. Learn about topics such as:
Budeting and Saving for your First Home
Obtaining a Mortgage and Importance of a Pre-Approval
Incentives ...

Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott help homeowners move up the property ladder. Jonathan completes renovations for a successful sale and sales rep Drew oversees the selling and buying process.
The show is looking for 13 families who have detached homes in need of a light cosmetic makeover and staging to take it from drab to fab. Filming will take place this May to October, with each makeover taking ...

Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd.
rides again! The 2014 season
is upon us and we are looking for
enthusiastic riders in each
office to join us in the fight against
heart disease and stroke.
Realtors, Staff and Members of the
community are welcome to register on our Heritage Has Heart Big Bike to ride with us for a worthy cause. Visit www.bigbike.ca ...

Public libraries across Markham are hosting a program for new parents this spring. The program consists of 8 weekly story-time sessions to create educational and special moments between parents and their baby.
This program is ideally suited for newborns and babies who have not begun to walk, as the books selected are known to cultivate brain development in babies.
Angus Glen Library will ...

Hockey lovers rejoice! From March 18 to 22, the City of Markham will be hosting the 6th annual Clarkson Cup championships at the Markham Centennial Community Centre.
Named after former Governor General of Canada Adrienne Clarkson, the Clarkson Cup is known as the Stanley Cup of women’s hockey. The top four Canadian Women’s Hockey League teams – the Brampton Thunder, Toronto ...

Did you know that St. Patrick was the Patron Saint of Ireland? Rumour has it that he was known for banishing all snakes from Ireland, but this rumour was sensationalized by gossip. He was actually born in Britain to a well-to-do family.
At 16 years old he was taken slave by a group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family’s estate. The Irish raiders brought him to Ireland where ...

With spring just weeks away, now is the time to start planning your garden and looking for specialists to for that renovation project you’ve been meaning to take up.
With over 100 exhibitors, guest speakers and demonstrations, the Markham Spring Home Show presented by the Markham Economist & Sun will be your one-stop shop this season for all your home and garden needs. There will ...

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